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Depolarizing Within – In Person

Host Organization: Braver Angels Silicon Valley
State/Region: CA
Setting: In-person
Odd Fellows Lodge 52 1035 Emory Street, San Jose

A free workshop to help you become more aware of your "inner polarizer" and learn methods for disagreeing without contempt and ridicule About this event Polarization can be driven by how we talk with like-minded people about those on the other side. Too often, we stereotype, dismiss, or ridicule our fellow citizens who support the […]

Fishbowl: Should schools inform parents about their children’s gender choices?

Host Organization: Braver Angels Greater Boston
State/Region: MA
Setting: In-person
Cambridge Public Library 449 Broadway, Cambridge

During the fishbowl, a small group sits in the inner circle, and each shares their views. Then, the listeners switch from the outer circle to the inner circle and take their turn. We'll end by asking each person what they learned from the discussion. You'll have a chance to be heard, and to listen to […]

Depolarizing Within

Host Organization: Braver Angels Workshops
State/Region: - National
Setting: Online

Much of today’s polarization is driven by how we talk with like-minded people about those on the other side. Too often, we stereotype, dismiss, or ridicule our fellow citizens who support the other political party, its leaders, and its policies. This free, three-hour workshop teaches participants: How to be more aware of their own "inner […]

China and Taiwan: why should the US care?

Host Organization: Other
State/Region: - National
Setting: Online

An evening of discourse with Grant Newsham, Col (ret.), a Senior Research Fellow at the Japan Forum for Strategic Studies, and author of When China Attacks: A Warning to America. The evening will include a presentation by Col Newsham on what Americans should understand about a crisis between China and Taiwan, small group discussion, and […]

Skills for Disagreeing Better – IN PERSON

Host Organization: Braver Angels
Partner Org(s): First United Lutheran Church of Kennesaw
State/Region: GA
Setting: In-person
First United Lutheran Church of Kennesaw, GA 3481 Campus Loop Rd, Kannesaw

Restricted Attendance: OK with attending a workshop in a Christian (Lutheran) church. Local Focus: Cobb County, GA Note: This event is to be attended in person. In this polarized time, we lack basic understanding of why people on the other political side hold their beliefs. We don’t see them as they see themselves–their core values […]

Ambassador Outreach – What is your “red line”?

Host Organization: Northern MN Alliance
State/Region: MN
Setting: In-person
Bent Paddle Brewery 1832 West Michigan Street, Duluth

What is your "red line"? Podcast discussion. ** This event is open to the media upon approval. Media contact: Ciaran O'Connor, ciaran@braverangels.org

FFX Alliance Monthly Meeting: Panel discussion on how religious or moral beliefs inform our politics

Host Organization: Braver Angels Fairfax County
State/Region: VA
Setting: In-person
Falls Church Episcopal Church - Nicoloson Hall, Room 231 115 E Fairfax St., Falls Church

Local Focus: VA, DC, MD - the Washington DC metropolitan area At our April 15th meeting, we have a panel featuring knowledgeable speakers of a number of religions following discussing how their religious or moral beliefs inform our politics. They'll consider how our current political environment reinforces or changes these views on a number of […]

Alliance/Members Meeting – Greater Cincinnati Alliance Meeting – April 2024

Host Organization: Cincinnati Alliance Group
State/Region: OH
Setting: In-person
Lifespring Chuch 1373 W Galbraith Rd, Cincinnati

Moving to Action: Ensuring Trustworthy Elections We will spend a little time reviewing the common ground process and what it took to get the BA Trustworthy Election Points of Agreement/Solutions. We will give everyone time to review the executive summary of the report. We will have a large group discussion about what people find encouraging/discouraging, […]

Event Series Alliance/Members Meeting – Snohomish County Alliance May Meeting

Alliance/Members Meeting – Snohomish County Alliance May Meeting

Host Organization: Snohomish County Alliance
State/Region: WA
Online US

This March, the Braver Angels Snohomish County Alliance gathers to outline our discussion roadmap for the upcoming months of March, April, May, and June 2024. In a pivotal meeting dedicated to shaping our community's dialogue and activities, we invite all members to join in this collaborative effort. Key on our agenda is the election of […]

Event Series BA Organizer Training – Online

BA Organizer Training – Online

Host Organization: BA National
State/Region: - National
Setting: Online

Restricted Attendance: Trainees should register as a trainee Organizer before attending the first session. https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe5lVgDgX7RqttcoyufixBmkGos1sQp5BpiiGT-XWq-dzjKeA/viewform Braver Angels Organizers fill an essential volunteer function and are often the glue that holds BA workshops together. This 90 minute, weekly training is led by Organizer trainers, Casey and Yvonne. The four week training schedule starts on the first […]

Local Community Debate – Memphis Community Debate: Bail Reform

Host Organization: Memphis Area Alliance
State/Region: TN
Setting: Online

de·bate| dəˈbāt | - noun - A highly structured conversation in which a group of people think together, listen to one another, and are open to being changed by ideas. * Local Focus: Tennessee About this Event Resolved: The right to affordable bail does interfere with public safety. You probably haven’t experienced anything like a Braver […]

Event Series Forum for Braver Angel Mental Health Professionals

Forum for Braver Angel Mental Health Professionals

Host Organization: Other
State/Region: - National
Setting: Online

Restricted Attendance: Forum is restricted to BA members who are mental health professionals This is a meeting for mental health professionals from across the political spectrum to connect, provide consultation and support to one another for working with clients who have diverse views on politics and social issues.

Event Series SongSquare

SongSquare

State/Region: - National
Setting: Online

Members of the Braver Angels Songwriting Community are invited to share their latest song for the month and participate in discussion about healing division through art.

Braver Network: State Rep Orientation

Host Organization: Other
State/Region: - National
Setting: Online
Online US

Braver Network Volunteer Training Join us for a 1-hr orientation to learn about the Braver Network State Rep Volunteer Role. After this training you will be completely trained and ready to start working in the role.

Alliance/Members Meeting – The Cost and Availability of Housing: What’s Going On?

Host Organization: Building Bridges Alliance
State/Region: ME
Setting: Online
Online US

Why have housing costs risen so much faster than incomes and what, if anything, should can we do about it? We want to get at the reasons rents have skyrocketed, lack of affordable housing, deteriorated housing, and the NIMBY factor. ** This event is open to the media upon approval. Media contact: Ciaran O'Connor, ciaran@braverangels.org

Monday Discussion

Host Organization: Braver Angels Alliance of Central NC
State/Region: NC
Setting: Online
Online US

* Local Focus: North Carolina CURRENT STATE ISSUE DISCUSSION Discussion of the pending NC death with dignity bill and other issues that interface with medical/legislative and personal freedom.

Debate Chair Training – Q&A Session – Online

Host Organization: BA National
State/Region: - National
Setting: Online
Online US

Restricted Attendance: Must complete debate chair training e-Course Have you completed the Braver Angels Debate Chair e-Course? Join us for step 2 in the chair training process — a Q&A session with an experienced Debate Chair!

Book Discussion: “The Soul of Civility”

Host Organization: Braver Angels Alliance - Europe
Partner Org(s): Diplocité, Foundation des Etats-Unis
State/Region: Europe
Setting: In-person
Foundation des Etats-Unis 15 Boulevard Jourdan, Paris

* Local Focus: Paris, France Alexandra Hudson, author of the bestselling book The Soul of Civility, will be speaking at the Fondation Etats Unis on April 23, 2024. Alexandra's book explores the most important question of our day and the defining question of democracy: how can we peacefully coexist across our differences? This event will […]

Skills for Disagreeing Better – IN PERSON

Host Organization: Braver Angels
Partner Org(s): Minnesota Public Radio News and University of Minnesota Rochester
State/Region: MN
Setting: In-person
Chateau Theater 15 1st St SE, Rochester

Note: This event is to be attended in person. In this polarized time, we lack basic understanding of why people on the other political side hold their beliefs. We don’t see them as they see themselves–their core values and central concerns–but instead as we choose to see them. We are tempted to regard our own […]

Alliance/Members Meeting – Southwest Ohio Alliance Meeting – April 2024

Host Organization: Braver Angels Southwest Ohio
State/Region: OH
Setting: In-person
Franklin Public Library - Meeting Room 44 E. 4th Street, Franklin

* Local Focus: Southwest Ohio Topic: Finding Consensus on Improving Our Border Policy We'll start the meeting with a brief overview of our border policy, break into small groups to discuss potential changes and then share key points with the entire group. Please join us, and share your ideas! ** This event is open to […]

The Soulcraft of Political Depolarization

Host Organization: Braver Angels Washington, DC
Partner Org(s): Interintellect
State/Region: DC
Setting: In-person
TBA - Washington, DC Washington

Restricted Attendance: The event is technically members-only, but we have a coupon code for free registration for BA members: braver-ii-angels Local Focus: Washington, DC NOTE: THIS IS AN IN-PERSON EVENT IN WASHINGTON, DC AND IT WILL NOT BE AVAILABLE VIA ZOOM. Join Braver Angels’ Director of Debates Jessie Mannisto, BA’s Publius Fellow for Public Discourse […]

Book Discussion: “The Soul of Civility”

Host Organization: Braver Angels Alliance - Europe
Partner Org(s): Marymount International School, Paris
State/Region: Europe
Setting: In-person
Marymount International School 72 Bd de la Saussaye, Neuilly-sur-Seine

We are honored to extend to you an invitation to a thought-provoking conversation with the esteemed author and scholar, Alexandra Hudson. As the author of The Soul of Civility, Alexandra brings a wealth of knowledge and insight to our discussion on the importance of civil discourse and empathy in our society today. About Alexandra Hudson: […]

Event Series BA Organizer Training – Online

BA Organizer Training – Online

Host Organization: BA National
State/Region: - National
Setting: Online

Restricted Attendance: Trainees should register as a trainee Organizer before attending the first session. https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe5lVgDgX7RqttcoyufixBmkGos1sQp5BpiiGT-XWq-dzjKeA/viewform Braver Angels Organizers fill an essential volunteer function and are often the glue that holds BA workshops together. This 90 minute, weekly training is led by Organizer trainers, Casey and Yvonne. The four week training schedule starts on the first […]

Local Debate – NYC Community Debate: Sex Work

Host Organization: New York City Alliance
State/Region: NY
Setting: Online

de·bate| dəˈbāt | - noun - A highly structured conversation in which a group of people think together, listen to one another, and are open to being changed by ideas. * Local Focus: New York City About this Event Resolved: Sex Work Should Be Legalized in NYC You probably haven’t experienced anything like a Braver Angels […]

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